Meet the 2018 North American Car of the Year: the 2018 Honda Accord

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––Each year during the North American Auto Show in Detroit, the Car and Truck of the year are names. We're proud to announce that Honda has done it again! In the past two years, Honda vehicles have been awarded the coveted North American Car or Truck of the Year titles. In 2016, the newly redesigned Civic took the Car title. In 2017, the recently redesigned and resurrected Ridgeline took the Truck title. This year, one of the most talked about sedans to be introduced to the market in 2017, took the Car title. Meet the 2018 North American Car of the Year: the 2018 Honda Accord. 

There has been much praise from industry giants like Car and Driver, who called the 2018 Accord "America's Best Sedan" and put it on the 10Best list for the 32nd time, to reviewers and analysts like Kelley Blue Book giving it the 2018 Best Buy Overall and 2018 Best Buy: Midsize Car titles. It's no surprise the Accord took the top prize of the year, even ahead of tough competition like the Kia Stinger (a performance based consumer sedan) and the Toyota Camry (another long time midsize giant). But, why? What makes the 2018 Accord so great?

Simply put, it's the absolute best bang for your buck. 

The 2018 Honda Accord offers a completely new look with LED headlights, a big air intake on the front fascia, a longer wheelbase and lower stance for an athletic and sporty attitude. And while what's under the hood is one of the most important factors, a new turbocharged VTEC engine in 1.5L or 2.0L with a 10-speed auto transmission, there are other factors that make this affordable midsize sedan seem like a luxury steal.

The Accord, previously known for its practicality and reliability, has a new attitude and a suite of seemingly endless features that will appeal to the pickiest of drivers. The advanced convenience, infotainment, and safety technology is at the core of it's offering. Honda Sensing, one of the most comprehensive suite of safety features in the non-luxury market comes standard with every model, which, since the 2018 Accord was unheard of.

The convenience of the Accord goes far beyond what you would imagine a Honda vehicle could offer with an electronic gear selector, plush leather trimmed seating in some models, 60/40 split rear seats, a full 7" driver dashboard display, and class-leading interior space with generous trunk space, too. Drivers will also enjoy keyless entry, a premium sound system, wireless smartphone charging, mobile hotspot capability, and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

The MSRP for the 2018 Accord Sport CVT begins at a surprisingly affordable $25,780. Of course, that's a lot of money for many and a big investment, but for a midsize sedan with everything this one has to offer, it's quite practical and an excellent choice for the long run. Honda vehicles achieve some of the best resale value in the entire auto market, so you can be sure it'll serve you well now and in the future.

At RiverTown Honda, we want to congratulate the 2018 North American Car of the Year: the 2018 Honda Accord, not only for its brand new title, but it's accomplishment in being America's best-selling sedan for the last 41 years. We're proud to offer this top-tier midsize sedan at our dealership, along with all Honda's other award winning models. We understand the intimidation of buying or leasing a new or used car and are here to help you through the process and stand by your side with every step. It's our goal to provide you the best dealership experience of your life, regardless of what you're coming in for. Give us a call to schedule appointment to take a test drive of the new 2018 Accord and get the full RiverTown Honda experience at our location in Grandville, just 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.

Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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